Winter wellness and seasonal eating
Moving from sunny South Africa to Europe I became much more aware of the seasons and the distinct differences between them. It is as...
To switch or not to switch?
All insurance providers have announced their premiums for 2019. Increases in premium are considerable (up to 12 € per month) but vary considerably from...
Punching and kicking – The art of making impact
Striking an object is not simply about aggression and bad intentions. It is about poise and control - in our bodies and in our...
Mother’s day musings during the pandemic
This pandemic demands a lot from everyone especially mothers. They are the givers, backbones of the family and the pivots of civilization I dare...
SGE International healthcare centre open five days a week
Starting April 2017, SGE International healthcare centre at Strijp S in Eindhoven is open five days a week. The centre's daily opening hours are 08:00 –...
Small increase in health insurance premiums for 2020
Each year in November, health care insurance providers announce their premiums for the following year. In 2020 premium changes vary from an almost 10...
St. Anna’s psychiatric ward on the verge of disaster
The St. Anna Hospital in Geldrop is anxiously looking for two psychiatrists to join their staff before the end of December.
"There is no talk...
Eindhoven’s new CSG receives many visitors
Eindhoven's new CSG, a special centre for victims of sexual violence, received a surprisingly high number of visitors.
According to police, 106 victims visited the...
Slight increase in COVID-19 patients in the Eindhoven region
The number of Eindhoven residents admitted to hospital with the coronavirus has risen slightly. The counter now stands at 156, the Dutch Health Department...
GPs don’t identify alcohol abuse in patients
According to the University of Maastricht, GPs in Einhoven fail to see when their patients have a problem with drinking too much.
And if the alcohol...
Rising numbers of COVID-19 variant cases overshadows positive trends
There have been several positive trends in COVID-19 case numbers in the Netherlands in recent weeks. The RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and...
